The American Trucking Associations has named the 20 professional drivers who will serve as Captains for the 2026–27 America’s Road Team, a national outreach program promoting safe driving and trucking careers.
New reports found that trailer buyers stepped up in December, possibly to get ahead of tariff pass-throughs, while the average age of a Class 8 tractor reached 6.3 years old.
Cummins introduced a new Meritor air disc brake pad that it said is compatible with 70% of the Class 8 truck and trailer market, in both linehaul and severe-service applications.
Retail U.S. diesel prices are expected to decline throughout 2026, with the national average falling to $3.41 per gallon by the fourth quarter. The U.S. average price on Jan. 19 was $3.53.
New research found that women have a significantly higher risk of injury than men in 26% of 150 crash injury models, and women have a higher risk more frequently for moderate injuries.
